STANLEY Tylon 8m/26ft Pocket Tape Measure, Tru-Zero End Hook, Tylon Coated Blade, 1.75m Tape Standout, 0-30-656

Excellent tape measure for a bargain price. It is exactly as described and for a small measure very good quality that should last many years. Fits in my pocket or jacket easily or even clips to my belt. Perfect for my Petanque nights out or iI guess bowls if thats your interest.

Stanley is something of a household name in the field of all kinds of tools, and I've found their instantly recognisable yellow and black colour scheme has become an indicator of a certain standard of quality. I'm happy to say that this extendable metal tape measure lives up to that reputation.Sporting the traditional yellow & black Stanley livery this item has a very robust and durable plastic and rubber casing held together with metal screws, and measuring 8cm x 8cm x a surprisingly hefty 4.5cm width.It is also rather weighty - in fact it has about the same dimensions as my dual steel tape & laser measure and weighs even more. This I assume to be the result not only of the superior and more robust build materials, but also of the length and width of the metal tape, extending as it does to 8 metres (26 feet).It has the same width as my laser measure because of the Metres and Feet/Inches measures marked on either edge of the tape. The tape itself is Tylon coated for protection, though I can't imagine this contributes much to the weight.The markings are clear and precise, and it is accurate; indeed over longer distances it is more accurate than my laser measure, albeit only marginally. The terminating metal tab is configured so as to allow it to be used to measure externally or internally, taking the width of the tab into account for more precise measurements. It extends freely and smoothlyIt also features the standard belt clip on the back. At only 3.5cm long it won't clip fully onto wide belts but the clip is stiff enough to secure it nonetheless, and while the clip is held by a central screw, it won't accidentally and annoyingly rotate around it if it loosens, as it is cleverly recessed to prevent that occurring.Having said all that, it does fall a little short of perfection; a minor irritation for me is the lack of carrying strap/loop or even a suitable hole to utilise one of one's own, but the major irritation is the stiffness of the locking tab, which requires undue pressure to lock and release, and when it does release it does so very suddenly with a jerk, thus exposing the user to the danger of having fingers caught by the metal tape as it spring-zooms back into the case. To be fair, this is all too often a property of spring loaded retractable metal tapes in general and not specific to this particular brand or modelThere is however a halfway position on the switch that allows one to keep the tape in position without actually being locked, just by keeping one's thumb held in position as a kind of brake, and this I find particularly useful for making fast, smaller measurements which don't require the tape to be greatly extended.Overall, I have to say that this product is as well built and efficient as I have come to expect from Stanley, and at the currently advertised price of £7.90 I deem it particularly good value for money.

The STANLEY 0-30-686 Tylon Tape is a great little tool! Its compact size makes it easy to carry around. Despite its small size, it feels sturdy and functional, perfect for quick measurements. The 3m/10ft length is ideal for everyday tasks, and the Tylon coating adds durability to the blade. Overall, I’m impressed with its reliability and convenience. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compact and efficient tape measure!

good , age was against me ,not good for 97.

Handy small measuring tool, probably not ideal for everyday use in the workshop or building site.Very well made and excellent value for money.

Excellent, very robust!

Good quality and accurate.

This tape measure is very compact and lightweight, being only the 3 metre version and is an excellent little tape measure to use. It has both cm and inch measurements and the tape is well printed and easy to read. I have the 5 metre version as well but sometimes, you just need a small, compact measure that does exactly what it says on the tin. This is that measure and, being by Stanley, it has that extra bit of quality. Recommended